Shovels captures the first signal of construction—using AI to turn fragmented permit data into Shovel-ready intelligence. Access via API, web app, or direct data warehouse integration.
Because you want to get insights from building permits, not wrangle with raw data.
Our data is Shovel-ready
We make building permits easy to understand and use for market research, go-to-market, and sales. No data engineering required.
We offer three interfaces to interact with our building permit and building contractor data.
Purchase single or multiple seats to explore and download our building permit and contractor data.
Automate access and integrate with other applications like CRMs, custom web apps, and more.
Get parquet files or private table shares into Snowflake, Databricks, or Big Query.
We write about building permits, contractors, and the future of the built environment.
Putting the AI in Shovels.AI
The Shovels platform is powered by AI, but it isn't a gimmick. We use LLMs to turn messy permit data into a structured dataset. This transformation unlocks the key permit insights and intelligence that you can't get anywhere else.
Technical Support & Writer
Top 5 GTM Strategies using Shovels Online
Shovels Online is a powerful tool for enabling your go-to-market strategies. Whether you need to target homeowners, analyze competitor activity, or visualize entire markets, Shovels Online is the place to start.
Technical Support & Writer
Top 5 Most Useful Derived Metrics
Shovels provides a wide variety of construction data, including uniquely derived metrics that aren't available elsewhere. These five metrics are very useful for deeper insights into construction activity. Best practice is to combine these metrics with detailed filters for maximum impact.
Technical Support & Writer
